ABOUT US //

​OUR STORY //

Conviction Group is a not-profit organisation. Our objective is to create culture change, where young men do not feel that talking about challenges and asking for help is a sign of weakness. The highest cause of death for young males in Australia aged 15 to 44 is suicide. Conviction Group aims to liberate the stigma surrounding young men's health and challenge students to start and continue an open 'conversation’. We believe that education and prevention is the key in creating a long-term solution to these issues facing young men in Australia. Our hope is a generation of strong male leaders and role models for future generations. A generation that will feel comfortable seeking help when needed and actively seek to help others facing difficult situations.

'Unity can redefine a generation'

​OUR TEAM //

MARCO CAPOBIANCO// Co-founder & Program Mentor

"Young men don’t need to be told what to do, they need to be challenged"

Current ​​

Professional Speaker for The Wake Up Foundation

Teacher’s Aid - High School

Universal Store Retail Assistant

Past

Pride of Australia 2015 Finalist

Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) at Macquarie University ​

School Captain - Castle Hill High School

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Award

Hills Shire Council Citizenship Award

Mitchell Youth Leader Forum Leader

Lions Youth of the Year Quest

CHRIS LEE// Co-founder ​

"a good formation of character in young men is vital for a society, we need more positive everyday male role models for young men, to teach them, guide them and to give them time of day which has seem to become a rarity in our society"

Current

Owner Of Back2Blue Pool And Spa

Co-Founder Credo Young Adults

Ambassador for Thomas Kelly Youth Foundation

Ambassador for Safe Space of Sydney

Professional Speaker for The Wake up Foundation

Past

Vice-Captain - Gilroy Catholic College

ADF Long Tan Leadership Award

Speaker at Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum

Leader Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum

Panel Member on ‘Punch Drunk’ ABC insight feature

SIMON TEH // Events Manager

"In order to develop and grow into great leaders and role models, young men need a platform to talk about the challenges they face"

Current

People & Purpose at Ricoh Australia

Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum Leader

Past

Bachelor of Commerce Graduate (Human Resources/Marketing) at Macquarie University

Program Coordinator at Diversity Dimensions

Manager at Woolworths

Senior Leader at Crestwood High School

Activity/Group Leader at PGL UK - Outdoor Education​

40hr Famine Leader at Crestwood High School

DEYYAN JAFAR // Events Coordinator

“Young men have the potential to be figures of positive change. If guided with conviction and given a platform that allows their voices to be heard, young men can develop into strong individuals”

Current ​

NSW Leader at UN Youth

Small Group Leader at Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Macquarie University

Past​

Mentor at Macquarie University Mentoring Program

School Captain at Kellyville High school

Everyday Hero - The Children's Hospital at City2Surf

CLAUDIA CHOW// Events Coordinator

"As a society, we need to take responsibility for cultivating an environment that encourages an open and inclusive culture"